Northern Pacific Railway's new freight station and office building was constructed using brick building materials. The building provided modern office space and efficient freight handling facilities. The office portion is 70 feet by 57 feet, and the freight station is 55 feet by 250 feet. The new facilities include parking space and pavement along Puyallup Avenue, this will be used exclusively by the freight station.

Railroad companies--Tacoma; Railroad stations--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Offices--Tacoma--1940-1950; Shipping--Tacoma; Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma);

Leon Titus was allowed to ride in the cab of a 122 foot long locomotive, this train makes the Seattle--Tacoma--Portland run daily. Leon would get to ride to Seattle and back to Tacoma. Mr. Titus has been a longtime enthusiast about railroading. View of Leon Titus dressed in his train-wear, he is standing with the Union Pacific train conductor (T.N.T., 5/9/48, p. A-13). TPL-9868

Railroad locomotives--Tacoma; Railroads--Tacoma; Businessmen--Tacoma; Railroad companies--Tacoma; Union Pacific Railroad Co. (Tacoma); Union Station (Tacoma); Titus, Leon E.;

View of M. W. "Wesley" Goss holding Cammarano Brothers Trophy, the trophy will be awarded to the winner of the "Free-for-All Outboard Race" on Sunday at Gig Harbor. This race is part of the two day Washington State Championships, participants will go through a one mile course. Goss is from Seattle, he will give a musical performance on his triple-toned golden chimes prior to the races starting (T. Times, 6/22/48, p. 12).

Regattas--Tacoma; Musicians--Tacoma; Events--Tacoma; Awards; Men--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Goss, M. W.;

Rose Weller is proudly displaying her calla lily arrangement, "Madonna and Lilies". Rose made this lovely arrangement for an evening dinner party, she stated this particular arrangement could be used as a centerpiece or an altar. Rose grows the calla lilies in her garden at 615 North J Street (T. Times, 5/29/48, p. 11).

Religious articles; Altars--Tacoma; Women--Arts & crafts; Hobbyists--Tacoma; Handicraft--Tacoma; Lilies--Tacoma; Candles; Weller, Rose--Homes & haunts; Weller, Rose;

Northwest Door Company was one of the leading plywood companies in Tacoma, they manufactured plywood panels and doors. Herman E. Tenzler was the President of Northwest, the plywood plant was located at 1203 East D Street. View of Ken Pryor, salesman for Northwest Door Company, at his desk in office number 916 in the Washington Building.

Sales personnel--Tacoma; Business people--Tacoma--1940-1950; Lumber industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Offices--Tacoma--1940-1950; Plywood; Northwest Door Co., Inc. (Tacoma); Pryor, Kenneth G.; Washington Building (Tacoma);

View of Stanley Elementary School's Principal Thune at his desk, end of the year school photos. Stanley elementary was getting ready to end the 1947-1948 school year, the school would have sixth grade graduations and end of the year activities. The Stanley PTA was helping plan this year's festivities.

School principals--Tacoma; Education--Tacoma; Public schools--Tacoma; Desks; Thune, Elmer T.; Stanley Elementary School (Tacoma);

Cliff Olson, center, Athletic Director at Pacific Lutheran College was retiring after 19 years of service. Cliff is reviewing this past season and giving the new co-coaches some helpful advice for next season. Left to right, Marv Harshman, new Co-coach, Elmer "Pete" Peterson, Assistant Grid Coach, Cliff Olson, Eldon Kyllo, football aide, and Marv Tommervik, new Co-Coach (TNT, 6/6/48, p. A-19).

Sports--Parkland; Retirements--Parkland; Universities & colleges--Parkland; Coaching (Athletics)--Parkland; Pacific Lutheran College (Parkland)--1940-1950; Olson, Cliff;

Music Box Theatre had remodeled the interior and opened up a new candy bar in December 1947. The theater was currently featuring MGM's "The Bride Goes Wild" with Van Johnson and June Allyson, and "The Adventuress" with Deborah Kerr. View of unidentified woman, possibly a Music Box employee with the new "Bunny Rabbit" at the Music Box Theatre, photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Stage props; Rabbits; Plywood; Motion picture theaters--Tacoma; Music Box Theatre (Tacoma); Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

Music Box Theatre was getting ready to show Walt Disney's "Bambi", the movie was re-released by RKO Radio Pictures. The second feature would be "Gas House Kids in Hollywood" and Walt Disney's "The Bone Stealer" starring Pluto. View of new plywood "Bunny Rabbit" at the Music Box Theatre, an unidentified woman is standing by it wearing a movie usher uniform, photo ordered by Douglas Fir Plywood Association.

Stage props; Rabbits; Plywood; Motion picture theaters--Tacoma; Uniforms; Ushers--Tacoma--1940-1950; Music Box Theatre (Tacoma); Douglas Fir Plywood Association (Tacoma);

H. V. Howlett Jr. is one of the newest members of Tacoma's police department. Twenty three year old Howlett is said to have the largest shoulders, his measurements are: 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, biceps are 18-1/2 inches, chest 52 inches, waist 33 inches, forearms 13-1/2 inches and shoulders are 25 inches. Howlett is from Boston, in his spare time he likes to work out with bar bells and wrestle. He is hoping pro-wrestling will return to Tacoma, in Southern California he entered the ring professionally and became known as the "Iron Dutchmen" (T. Times, 5/25/48, p. 7).

Strong men--Tacoma; Weight lifting--Tacoma; Human body; Arms (Anatomy); Underwear; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma); Police--Tacoma; Howlett, H.V.;

St. Joseph's School of Nursing program was a three year program, the approximate cost in 1948 was $400 for three years, including $50 for their uniforms. The nursing student's fees included tuition, room and board, meals, medical expenses and incidentals, fees had increased $15 from the previous years. Nursing students were required to live at the Nurses' Residence for the first 2-1/2 years. View of nursing students studying in the St. Joseph's library located in the South I Street building, built in 1929

Studying--Tacoma; Nurses--Tacoma; Nursing--Tacoma; Medical education--Tacoma; Medical students--Tacoma; St. Joseph's Hospital & School of Nursing (Tacoma); St. Joseph's Hospital Nurses Home (Tacoma);

Plumbers and Fitters Local Union No. 82. Ladies Auxiliary was hosting their very first "Silver Tea" in honor of Mother's Day. The tea was being held at the old USO building on 13th Street and Fawcett Avenue. The program will include Claire R. Winslow of the Story Tellers League and other vocal and instrumental selections. Dorcas Sundberg and Martha M. Reuter are the program chairmen. View of ladies who attended the "Silver Tea" party (T. Times, 5/6/48, p. 11).

Tea--Tacoma; Tea parties--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma; Labor unions--Tacoma; Plumbers & Fitters Union Local No. 82 (Tacoma);

Tacoma's Monday Civic Club was planting the first seedling trees at Franklin Park near So. 12th St. and So. Puget Sound. The trees would be known as "The Monday Civic Club Memory Grove", the trees were a gift from the Washington State Forestry Department. Over 100 members of the Civic Club were participating in the ceremonies, which would begin with a luncheon at the New Yorker Cafe. Mrs. Percy Creath was the event's Chairman, view of club member planting a tree seedling, she is kneeling by an American Flag (T. Times, 6/3/48, p. 10).

Tree planting ceremonies--Tacoma; Parks--Tacoma; Trees--Tacoma; Franklin Park (Tacoma); Women--Clubs--Tacoma; Monday Civic Club (Tacoma);

President Harry S. Truman, Tacoma Mayor Val Fawcett and Governor Mon Wallgren have just exited the late-model Cadillac convertible in downtown Tacoma on June 10, 1948. It was his first time in Tacoma as president. The President spoke to crowds estimated at 9,000 at 9th & Broadway before leaving for Olympia with Gov. Wallgren. Mr. Truman and his family were paying a short visit to the Pacific Northwest to view flood damages in Washington and Oregon. Although embarked on a cross-country tour by train, Mr. Truman would be viewing the disastrous Columbia River flood via his personal DC-6, "Independence," which would fly over the Cowlitz valley, along the Columbia River and as far east as Kennewick. ALBUM 1 (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1)

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Presidents; Visits of state--Tacoma; Governors; Wallgren, Mon C., 1891-1961; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fawcett, Clarence Valdo, 1900-1965;

A beaming Harry S. Truman firmly grips the hand of Tacoma police officer Jack B. Skaanes during his first visit to Tacoma as President in June, 1948. President Truman was making a tour of flood damaged Washington and Oregon locations. While in Tacoma, he took the opportunity to meet Tacoma's law enforcement personnel and acknowledging the throngs of Tacomans who lined the streets downtown. It was the first time the city had entertained a chief executive for several years. Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret accompanied the president. TPD officer Jack B. Skaanes was with the department for 27 years; his son Jack P. Skaanes and grandson Jack D. Skaanes followed in his footsteps by also joining the TPD. ALBUM 1 (TNT 6-9-48, p. 1, TNT 6-10-48, p. 1, TNT 6-11-48, p. 1) TPL-8632

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Presidents; Visits of state--Tacoma; Tacoma Police Department (Tacoma); Skaanes, Jack B.;

Group of four at Youth Center, Crusade for Children, Mr. Bryant. The United Nations sponsored a Crusade for Children to provide emergency mass feeding of starving, homeless children of war-torn lands by 28 established overseas relief agencies. Tacoma joined the crusade and citizen groups were distributing calorie coupons among the city's clubs, labor unions, P.T.A. groups and churches. The coupons were sold in denominations of $1, $5, and $10 by the organizations to their individual members. One of the committees organizing the fundraiser met at the Tacoma Youth Center. (T.Times, 5/1/1948, p.7)

United Nations--United States; Crusade for Children--Tacoma; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Committee Chairmen at Youth Center, Crusade for Children, Mr. Bryant for Leonard Hunting. The United Nations sponsored a Crusade for Children. The organizing committee distributed calorie coupons among the city's clubs, labor unions, P.T.A. groups and churches. The coupons were sold by the organizations to individuals. Proceeds from the sale were used for emergency mass feeding of starving, homeless children of war-torn lands by 28 established overseas relief agencies under the leadership of the United Nations. The group met at the Tacoma Youth Center. (T.Times, 5/1/1948, -.7)

United Nations--United States; Crusade for Children--Tacoma; Fund raising--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Starvation--Tacoma; Food relief--Tacoma;

Laying of linoleum at Weston home, DFPA, Mrs. Leik. Joseph and Carol Weston had an addition to their home built by Harry R. May on Interlaaken Dr. in Lakewood. The addition was started in March 1948 and is now nearing completion with the interior finishing. Two men are working together in laying linoleum in the addition, one spreads the adhesive and the other is ready to roll and smooth the linoleum. More rolls of the linoleum stand in the corner. Drywall has been patched and smoothed on the walls. Earlier views of the addition: D32206-7 and D32369-3.

Weston, Joseph--Homes & haunts; Dwellings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction--Tacoma--1940-1950; Floors--Tacoma; Progress photographs;

Members from Daughters of the Nile, Tacoma's Egyptian Patrol of the Zora Temple, were getting ready to board a train en route to Phoenix, Arizona. The women would be attending the supreme session of the Daughters of the Nile. They are boarding Northern Pacific Railway's Cascade Limited at Union Depot. Eunice C. Miller is the Captain of the Egyptian Patrol and Lillian M. Shotwell is the current Nile Queen. Names appear in newspaper (T. Times, 5/21/48, p. 1).

Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1940-1950; Luggage; Railroad travel--Tacoma--1940-1950; Passengers--Tacoma; Union Station (Tacoma); Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma); Daughters of the Nile Zora Temple No. 5 (Tacoma)

Barn yard dance at Woodbrook Hunt Club, Lakewood Orthopedic Club, Mrs. VanWinkle. "Calico Capers" was sponsored by the Lakewood Orthopedic Association on April 24, 1948. Hay and spring flowers decorated the club. "Gals in gingham and lads in jeans" danced to old-time music and more contemporary music. Here we see Thelma and William M. Busch dancing to the music. Bob Hager led the group in square dances. The Lakewood Guild was one of the newer of the 37 guilds associated with the Tacoma Orthopedic Association. Part of the proceeds were used by the association for maintenance of the orthopedic clinic at Pierce County Health Center. (T.Times, 4/21/1948, p.7; 5/1/1948, p.10)

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Tacoma Orthopedic Association, Lakewood Guild (Lakewood); Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Clubs--Lakewood; Busch, William; Busch, Thelma; Dancers--Tacoma--1940-1950;

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Hickey Sales Company had their business offices at 1212 South K Street, they sold punch board and the prizes that were awarded. View of punch board and prizes on display. This ten cent punch board had four winning numbers, ten, five, three and two, number two entitled the winner to a package of cigarettes. The other three numbers won either a "Olympic AC-DC and Battery Radio", "GE Silver Alarm Clock", or "Sessions Navigator Clock".

Alarm clocks; Radios; Gambling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Board games--Tacoma; Awards; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Hickey Sales Co. (Tacoma);

Tacoma Athletic Commission was busy planning many summer events, the baseball excursion was coming up and the club's facilities would be used to host a pre-baseball party and a victory celebration after the double header and return trip home. View of snack bar and lounge at Tacoma Athletic Commission, dance floor in center, tables, chairs and loveseats help create a relaxed atmosphere.

Bars (Furniture)--Tacoma; Lounges--Tacoma; Snack bars--Tacoma; Athletic clubs--Tacoma; Top of the Ocean (Tacoma); Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma);

Grand Opening, Blue Moon Tavern, John Monta. Interior of the tavern showing seating along one wall, a pay phone, electric game board and the juke box. More bouquets sent from well wishers decorate the tables. Large paintings of mountains and the ocean are hung along the walls.

Blue Moon Tavern (Tacoma); Bars--Tacoma--1940-1950; Jukeboxes; Telephones; Pinball machines--Tacoma;

Punch boards were game boards based on chance, the player would get to punch holes for a nominal fee to determine whether they were the winner of the grand prize or one of the other prizes. View of Hickey Sales Company's punch board featuring bronze horse heads, perfume atomizers, cigarette cases, lighters and one hundred cigarettes as the prizes.

Cigarette lighters; Art objects; Gambling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Board games--Tacoma; Awards; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Hickey Sales Co. (Tacoma);

On July 19, 1948 the Association of Washington Cities through the cooperation of the Bureau Of Government Research of the University of Washington published "Ordinances Licensing Punch Boards in Washington Cities." This publication listed different cities and their laws regarding the use and sales of punch boards. View of ten cent punch board, perfume atomizers, cigarette lighters and cases as the prizes; photograph ordered from Hickey Sales Company.

Cigarette lighters; Gambling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Board games--Tacoma; Awards; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Hickey Sales Co. (Tacoma);

View of Hickey Sales Company's punch boards and prizes. The "Hit & Winner" ten cent punch board had two boards, red and white, the last punch on red board would allow for this person to punch one white. The prizes included: ladies seventeen jewel, bracelet watch, men's seventeen jewel, shock proof watch, men's seventeen jewel, gold plated watch and one hundred cigarettes.

Clocks & watches; Gambling--Tacoma--1940-1950; Board games--Tacoma; Awards; Merchandise displays--Tacoma--1940-1950; Business enterprises--Tacoma; Hickey Sales Co. (Tacoma);

I. W. Johnson Engineering Company were machinery designers and manufacturers, they were considered specialists in building sawmills and saw dust making machines. The company's facilities were located at 601 East 11th Street, they were owned and operated by Irwin W. Johnson. Interior view of plant, large frame is being assembled.

Engineering--Tacoma; Industrial facilities--Tacoma; Machinery; Machinery industry--Tacoma--1940-1950; Construction industry--Tacoma; Structural frames--Tacoma; I.W. Johnson Engineering Co. (Tacoma);

Several interiors and exteriors of stores in Fircrest, Lakewood Log, Charlie Mann. The interior of the Fircrest Food Market. The small market carried a large selection of canned goods on shelving that was wider at the bottom which made it easier to see what was available there. Frozen foods were displayed in a case along the left side wall as well as dairy items in a cold case next to it. A meat counter was housed in the back of the store. Carts for use by customers are seen by the check out stand.

Fircrest Food Market (Fircrest); Grocery stores--Fircrest--1940-1950; Grocery carts; Meat; Food--Fircrest; Canned foods; Dairy products;

Several interiors and exteriors of stores in Fircrest, Lakewood Log, Charlie Mann. A view of the interior of the Fircrest Gift Mart. The shelves, counters and clothes racks are filled with gift items: figurines, pictures, clothing, lamps, ceramics, handbags and children's clothing among others. A woman is helping a customer at the counter.

Fircrest Gifts (Fircrest); Gift shops--Fircrest--1940-1950; Consumers--Fircrest; Interiors--Fircrest--1940-1950; Sales personnel--Fircrest--1940-1950;